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Using A Cosmetic Treatment To Make Your Smile Brighter

Many people are concerned that the color of their teeth could stand to be improved. If you are counted among those individuals, you may have already tried to make improvements with toothpastes that promise to improve your smile’s brightness. You may have also attempted to make changes through whitening agents picked up at your grocery […]

Supporting Replacement Teeth With Implants

Why should you consider using dental implants to support your prosthetic restoration? The implant itself is NOT your prosthetic. The reason patients request it, and your dentist can recommend it, is that implants act as artificial tooth roots. When you suffer tooth loss, you lose out on important functions the roots of teeth provide. For […]

Are You Ready For Rochester’s Chili Challenge?

On Thursday, September 14, families in Rochester can come out and take part in the Chili Challenge! The event, which helps raise funds for the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester, provides live music, family-friendly entertainment, and a variety of different chilis to sample. While there will be plenty for younger visitors to take part […]

Keeping Gum Disease At Bay

What steps should you be taking if you want to protect against gum disease? It can be helpful to consider how patients develop periodontal infections. Bacteria reside on our teeth. For some patients, some bacteria will move below their gum line, which creates issues. If you want to protect yourself against gum disease, keeping up […]

How Can I Prevent Tooth Loss?

One concern many people can have about aging is the possibility that they will suffer tooth loss. While you may be worried that you will face this problem when you are older, you may not be aware of what issues can increase your risk. The main reason people will lose teeth as adults is because […]

Can Dental Implants Hold My Dentures?

Addressing tooth loss can bring back your complete smile, protect you from oral health worries, and revive your confidence in how you look. For patients who need to address the total loss of their upper or lower row of teeth, dentures can offer a valuable restoration. While they offer major improvements over total tooth loss, […]

The Rochester Walk To Defeat ALS Takes Place On 9/9

On Saturday, September 9, the city of Rochester will host the Rochester Walk To Defeat ALS. This charity walk gives Rochester residents an opportunity to come together and spend the morning on a miles-long walk dedicated to raising funds to give to ALS research. This is the area’s largest organized donation effort put together by […]

How Long Will It Take To Have My Crown Placed?

No one wants to undergo restorative dental work, but if you need this care, you presumably want it completed as soon as possible. With only the conventional resources at their disposal, many dentists will require that you schedule two appointments when you need a dental crown. The first appointment will see them prepare your tooth, […]

What Should I Expect From A Filling?

What kind of support can you count on from a dental filling? Many patients can feel particular concerns when they learn they need to have a filling placed on a tooth. One issue is the fear that this restoration will be unsightly, and create a distraction that hurts their smile. Other patients can fear what […]

Cavity Protection For Your Child’s Smile

Even if they only have their primary (“baby”) teeth, protecting your child against cavities is important. Tooth decay can create discomfort, and advanced forms of decay can create potential complications. You can help your child by making sure their teeth receive the daily care that they need, and by keeping up with their dental checkups. […]